Star Neymar flew from Paris (France) to Saudi Arabia on the private jet of billionaire Prince Al Waleed bin Talal, preparing for the launching ceremony of Al Hilal Club on the evening of August 19 at King Fahd International Stadium.
After the debut ceremony, Neymar will likely be released by coach Jorge Jesus to play in the Al Hilal match against Al Fayha in the second round of the Saudi Pro League .
Previously, the 31-year-old Brazilian star, in the process of completing the contract to join Al Hilal Club, helped the new team sell more than 10,000 shirts bearing the number 10 with Neymar’s name in just 7 hours.
According to L’Équipe (France), an employee from the official store of Al Hilal Club in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, confirmed this. “Right after the official announcement of Neymar’s transfer to Al Hilal. The number of people ordering Neymar shirts on online websites increased rapidly. This is the first time I’ve seen that,” said club store employee. Al Hilal said. At the same time, he also added that the jerseys with the name Neymar at the stalls were quickly sold out within just a few minutes.
Saudi Arabian fans are also extremely excited about Neymar’s presence in the Saudi Pro League, following the presence of Cristiano Ronaldo and many other stars who just arrived during the summer transfer window.
“My son follows news about Neymar’s transfer on social networks every day. We can’t wait to see Neymar play and hope he will be completely healthy when he comes here, without any injuries.” any more injuries,” an Al Hilal fan explained to a L’Équipe reporter .
Neymar, after completing his blockbuster transfer to Al Hilal Club, also said goodbye to his former teammates at PSG Club in the middle of this week and is currently in Riyadh. The Brazilian star promises to cause a stir with Saudi Arabian fans.
At Al Hilal Club, Neymar will play alongside top stars such as Ruben Neves, Sergej Milinkovic-Savic, Kalidou Koulibaly and newly joined goalkeeper Yassine Bono. Al Hilal Club started the Saudi Pro League season with a 3-1 win over Abha Club. If they win against Al Fayha at 1:00 a.m. on August 20 (Vietnam time), they will go to the top of the table. While Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al Nassr club lost both of their opening matches of the season.